The number of moles present in 36 g of water is

  • A. 0.5
  • B. 1
  • C. 2
  • D. 18

Explanation

The molar mass of water is 2(1) + 16, that is 18 g per mole, so 36 divided by 18 gives 2 moles. Those 2 moles contain 1.204 x 10^24 water molecules. The figure 18 is the molar mass itself and is offered because candidates who divide the wrong way round arrive at it.

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